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Grand Touring Automobiles celebrates 50 years of excellence at Canadian International AutoShow

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - Grand Touring Automobiles celebrates 50 years of automotive excellence at this year's Canadian International AutoShow with a curated selection of super luxury vehicles on display, including the Rimac Nevera hypercar, which is already being touted as the car of the show.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - Grand Touring Automobiles celebrates 50 years of automotive excellence at this year's Canadian International AutoShow with a curated selection of super luxury vehicles on display, including the Rimac Nevera hypercar, which is already being touted as the car of the show.
  • Grand Touring Automobiles, Canada's premier retailer of luxury automobiles, celebrates its 50-year anniversary.
  • "This year marks 50 years of passion, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional driving experiences for Grand Touring Automobiles," said Cummings.
  • Italian coachbuilder Zagato specializes in producing unique, one-of-a-kind vehicles and they are available in Canada exclusively through Grand Touring Automobiles.

Hennessey Plotting 1,700-HP Twin-Turbo Upgrade for Dodge Demon 170

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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SEALY, Texas, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE), the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has been making fast cars, trucks, and SUVs faster since 1991. Over the past 33 years, HPE has built a variety of ultra-powerful vehicles that have set numerous speed records in magazine shootouts and at ¼ mile, standing mile, and top speed events. With requests for Hennessey vehicles at an all-time high (over 1,100 vehicles have been delivered to clients worldwide since 2022), the company is focusing resources to meet the requirement.

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  • Hennessey is announcing a new bespoke in-house department called “Hennessey Special Operations” (HSO) to build ultra-exclusive, ultra-high-horsepower vehicles for its most discerning customers.
  • The HSO division will make only 15 to 20 vehicles per year, with potential customers applying via the unique Hennessey HSO website.
  • Production will be extremely limited – HSO will only build 12 ‘Demon 1700 Twin-Turbo’ models, each with a base price starting at about $200,000 (exclusive of donor Demon 170).
  • Those interested in owning the world’s most potent and exclusive Demon, with unmatched muscle car performance, are encouraged to contact HSO at +1 979.885.1300 or visit Hennessey HSO .

Hennessey Hires Top Motorsports and High-Performance Vehicle Engineer from Multimatic to Lead Future Hypercar Development

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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SEALY, Texas, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has appointed Brian Jones as VP of Engineering. Jones will oversee all engineering and development for Hennessey Special Vehicles and Hennessey Performance Engineering, reporting directly to John Hennessey, company founder and CEO.

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  • Jones will oversee all engineering and development for Hennessey Special Vehicles and Hennessey Performance Engineering, reporting directly to John Hennessey, company founder and CEO.
  • Before joining Hennessey Performance, Jones served as Chief Engineer of Vehicle Development and Integration at Multimatic Special Vehicle Operations (MSVO), where he led engineering on the Ford GT and, most recently, Mercedes-AMG ONE.
  • Jones will apply his experience and expertise to advance powertrain development, integration, testing, regulatory certification, and manufacturing of the Hennessey Venom F5 hypercar at the company’s Texas production facility.
  • He will work with Venom F5 Chief Engineer John ‘Heinrocket’ Heinricy and the team of engineers who develop, test, and build the 1,817 bhp hypercar.

Hennessey Celebrates 'Sweet 16' Venom F5 Hypercar Delivery

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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SEALY, Texas, July 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey Special Vehicles, the world-renowned Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, is celebrating a 'Sweet 16' milestone with its 16th Venom F5 delivery to a VIP client in Houston, Texas.

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  • Rafael 'Rafa' Martinez, founder and principal of Rafa Racing, took delivery of the most recent Venom F5 to leave Hennessey's Texas facility in June.
  • The bespoke open roof variant – a Venom F5 Roadster 'Heritage Edition' – was inspired by the 1998 Dodge SRT Viper GTS-R Championship Edition.
  • Hennessey introduced the Venom F5 Coupe in December 2020 and all 24 units quickly sold out following its Car Week appearance in 2021.
  • The open-roof Venom F5 Roadster, and track-focused Venom F5 Revolution Coupe, are currently offered for sale through a specialized retailer network extending across North America and Europe.

Hennessey Welcomes Grand Touring Automobiles as Exclusive Canadian Retailer

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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SEALY, Texas, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, is proud to announce the opening of ‘Hennessey Toronto’ in Canada through its partnership with renowned luxury retailer Grand Touring Automobiles.

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  • Grand Touring Automobiles is based less than two miles from Toronto’s thriving financial district, where Hennessey’s flagship Venom F5 hypercar is featured alongside other premium brands the retailer represents, including Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin.
  • Paul Cummings, dealer principal, and CEO: “On behalf of Grand Touring Automobiles and myself, we are honored to represent Hennessey Special Vehicles in Canada.
  • John Hennessey, company founder, and CEO: "We are very pleased to partner with Grand Touring Automobiles.
  • Customers in Canada interested in owning a Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster or Revolution should contact Grand Touring Automobiles at +1 4165301880, or visit GrandTouringAutos.com .

Hennessey and Sherco Partner for Ultimate Off-Road Adventure Package

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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SEALY, Texas, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has created the ultimate pairing for thrill-seeking individuals who enjoy pushing two- and four-wheeled vehicles to the limit. The Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 ‘Sherco Edition’ combines the off-road power and prowess of a 558 bhp 4x4 VelociRaptor 600 pickup with the agility and exploration capabilities of high-performance Sherco enduro motorcycles.

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  • Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 'Sherco Edition' boasts 558 bhp, robust six-piston Brembo brakes, bed rack, fuel can, distinctive Sherco racing livery, plus two upgraded Sherco enduro motorcycles
    Complete package, including VelociRaptor 600 and both Sherco motorcycles, is priced at $205,000
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    SEALY, Texas, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey , the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has created the ultimate pairing for thrill-seeking individuals who enjoy pushing two- and four-wheeled vehicles to the limit.
  • The Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 ‘Sherco Edition’ combines the off-road power and prowess of a 558 bhp 4x4 VelociRaptor 600 pickup with the agility and exploration capabilities of high-performance Sherco enduro motorcycles.
  • We are excited to launch our enhanced Hennessey-edition Sherco's alongside the Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 Sherco Edition."
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Hennessey Celebrates 10th Venom F5 Hypercar Delivery

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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SEALY, Texas, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, and high-performance vehicle creator, delivered a milestone 10th Venom F5 to its owner over the holidays. The striking metallic blue F5 Coupe, with brilliant white stripes, was delivered at Hennessey Special Vehicles in Sealy, where a specialized team in a dedicated building manufactures the hypercar.

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  • Double-digit deliveries cap a successful year of Venom F5 development, manufacturing, and evaluations
    Latest client takes delivery of a metallic blue F5 Coupe at Hennessey Special Vehicles in Sealy, Texas
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    SEALY, Texas, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey , the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, and high-performance vehicle creator, delivered a milestone 10th Venom F5 to its owner over the holidays.
  • The striking metallic blue F5 Coupe, with brilliant white stripes, was delivered at Hennessey Special Vehicles in Sealy, where a specialized team in a dedicated building manufactures the hypercar.
  • While all 24 Venom F5 Coupe commissions sold out in 2021, Hennessey is still offering the Venom F5 Roadster – an open-roof variant of the 300+ mph hypercar.
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MOTORCAR CAVALCADE MIAMI ANNOUNCES PREVIEW OF STAR CARS AND VIP PANEL OF JUDGES FOR THIS YEAR'S EPIC EXTRAVAGANZA

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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MIAMI, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorcar Cavalcade, the must-attend event for every automobile enthusiast from connoisseur to the car-curious, announces its preliminary lineup of celebrity judges and a peek into the vibrant collection of the automobiles, from iconic vintage classics to modern exotics. The event, now in its second year, will be held on the lush fairway of the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort's golf course on January 15th in Aventura, Miami.

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  • The 2023 event judges are VIP celebrities, sports stars and some of the world's leading automotive figures including Motorsports Hall of Fame racing legends Lyn St. James and Tommy Kendall.
  • "This year's Motorcar Cavalcade will be nothing short of incredible," says Jason Wenig, Motorcar Cavalcade Co-Executive Director.
  • Motorcar Cavalcade has partnered with the American Cancer Society, and will hold a digital auction with 100% of the proceeds donated to the ACS.
  • Over 100 classic and modern cars playfully compete in 16 atypical classes including Dashboards, Doors, Tails, Sound, and Engine to secure their prized trophy.

Hennessey Venom F5 Concept Chronograph Tributes Venom F5 Hypercar

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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SEALY, Texas, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has partnered with Paris-based watch experts Skeleton Concept to issue the Hennessey Venom F5 Concept, a limited-edition chronograph inspired by and paired to – via an inscribed chassis number – an individual Venom F5 hypercar.

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  • SEALY, Texas, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has partnered with Paris-based watch experts Skeleton Concept to issue the Hennessey Venom F5 Concept, a limited-edition chronograph inspired by and paired to via an inscribed chassis number an individual Venom F5 hypercar.
  • Alex Roys, Hennessey COO: "Hennessey has enhanced the engineering of high-performance vehicles for more than 30 years, a process that led ultimately to the creation of our $3M hypercar the Hennessey Venom F5.
  • The Hennessey Venom F5 is a bespoke mid-engine hypercar engineered to exceed 300 mph while delivering unparalleled performance and the world's most exhilarating driving experience.
  • Available for international shipping, the new Hennessey Venom F5 Concept is available now directly from Hennessey.

Hennessey Unleashes Hot-blooded Venom 1200 Mustang GT500

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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SEALY, Texas, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator has confirmed production for its new Venom 1200 Mustang GT500. Based on the most powerful factory-produced Mustang of all time, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, the latest Hennessey build will be one of the most powerful muscle cars Hennessey Performance has ever produced.

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  • SEALY, Texas, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hennessey , the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator has confirmed production for its new Venom 1200 Mustang GT500.
  • Based on the most powerful factory-produced Mustang of all time, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, the latest Hennessey build will be one of the most powerful muscle cars Hennessey Performance has ever produced.
  • The stock Shelby GT500 is an extraordinary muscle car, but we take it to the nth degree with our Venom 1200.
  • The new Hennessey Venom 1200 is available for international shipping now through authorized Ford retailers or directly from Hennessey by calling +1 979.885.1300 or visiting HennesseyPerformance.com .